Still has the same stuff I remember him having against us, low 90s heater, snapping slider. Nice acquisition.

mccoydp

06-16-2006, 09:49 PM

20006 Riske=2005 Politte (??)

What I mean by the above is that he might be the answer to the void left by Cliff's troubles and subsequent absence.

Good stuff tonight. The bullpen has really settled down over the past four series.

SCarolina_Ron

06-16-2006, 09:50 PM

2 K's & a fly out in debut:bandance:

KRS1

06-16-2006, 09:51 PM

20006 Riske=2005 Politte (??)

Good stuff tonight. The bullpen has really settled down over the past four series.

The difference is, Riske has a track record of success, so him having another good season would be considered the rule, not the exception. Some of his fastballs seemed a little flatter than usual, but most of them were still moving nicely.

Great Sox debut by Riske. Nice 1-2-3 inning. At first I thought he was going to give up the DLOW but then he came back and got Dunn to K. Looks like another great pick up. Thanks KW!

mccoydp

06-16-2006, 09:54 PM

The difference is, Riske has a track record of success, so him having another good season would be considered the rule, not the exception. Some of his fastballs seemed a little flatter than usual, but most of them were still moving nicely.

Another great season from him would be oh so nice.

spawn

06-16-2006, 09:54 PM

Before we get too excited, let's remember: it's one appearance. A week from now, if he's giving up 3-4 runs in an appearance, everyone will be wanting his head on a platter...

What I mean by the above is that he might be the answer to the void left by Cliff's troubles and subsequent absence.

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Are you sure you're not comparing the two b/c of the fact that both of their last names can be a cheesy play on words.

Frankfan4life

06-16-2006, 09:56 PM

Before we get too excited, let's remember: it's one appearance. A week from now, if he's giving up 3-4 runs in an appearance, everyone will be wanting his head on a platter...And rightfully so! :tongue:

KRS1

06-16-2006, 09:57 PM

Before we get too excited, let's remember: it's one appearance. A week from now, if he's giving up 3-4 runs in an appearance, everyone will be wanting his head on a platter...

I was commenting on what I saw from him stuff-wise, not really praise. I wasnt sure what to expect from him, especially after a back injury, but he has maintaned his stuff and looked impressive.

mccoydp

06-16-2006, 09:58 PM

[quote=mccoydp]20006 Riske=2005 Politte (??)

What I mean by the above is that he might be the answer to the void left by Cliff's troubles and subsequent absence.

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Are you sure you're not comparing the two b/c of the fact that both of their last names can be a cheesy play on words.

You are much quicker (and wittier) than I. I didn't even notice.:D:

LuzinskiFan

06-16-2006, 10:02 PM

Another brilliant move by the greatest GM in professional sports. Let's add it to the following list:

-Contreras for Loiaza
-Cotts for Foulke (I'll leave out Billy Koch - we don't need to mention him)
-Garcia for Olivo, Reed
-Jenks off waivers
-Thornton for Bobby Boucher Waterboy
-Riske for Lopez (a great free agent signing)
-Vazquez and Pods for El Duque, Vizcaino and El Caballo (2 deals combined)
-Cintron for Bajeranu or however you spell it
-Gload for a minor leaguer
-Gooch from Japan
-Ozuna free agent
-Thome for A Row
-Uribe for Aaron Miles
-Dye free agent
-Mackowiak for a guy we booed out of town

Who's better than Kenny - Nobody!

spawn

06-16-2006, 10:07 PM

I was commenting on what I saw from him stuff-wise, not really praise. I wasnt sure what to expect from him, especially after a back injury, but he has maintaned his stuff and looked impressive.
Oh, I agree 100% with you here. But I'm just hoping he's consistent. Tonight, his stuff was good...he looked like the Sox killer of old.

TornLabrum

06-16-2006, 10:08 PM

Before we get too excited, let's remember: it's one appearance. A week from now, if he's giving up 3-4 runs in an appearance, everyone will be wanting his head on a platter...

:darkcloud:

Fake Chet Lemon

06-16-2006, 10:39 PM

Another brilliant move by the greatest GM in professional sports. Let's add it to the following list:

-Contreras for Loiaza
-Cotts for Foulke (I'll leave out Billy Koch - we don't need to mention him)
-Garcia for Olivo, Reed
-Jenks off waivers
-Thornton for Bobby Boucher Waterboy
-Riske for Lopez (a great free agent signing)
-Vazquez and Pods for El Duque, Vizcaino and El Caballo (2 deals combined)
-Cintron for Bajeranu or however you spell it
-Gload for a minor leaguer
-Gooch from Japan
-Ozuna free agent
-Thome for A Row
-Uribe for Aaron Miles
-Dye free agent
-Mackowiak for a guy we booed out of town

Who's better than Kenny - Nobody!

Gotta love the fact the Phillies are paying for half of Thome's salary.

Dan Mega

06-16-2006, 10:55 PM

Before we get too excited, let's remember: it's one appearance. A week from now, if he's giving up 3-4 runs in an appearance, everyone will be wanting his head on a platter...

Homefish? Is that you?:wink:

jabrch

06-16-2006, 11:48 PM

Getting a guy like Riske at the trade deadline - not all that impressive.

But getting a guy like that in mid JUNE? That's impressive. Nice job by KW. I'm sure that's not his last move either. It wouldn't surprise me one bit to see us add one more reliever.

oeo

06-17-2006, 12:08 AM

:darkcloud:

That's actually true. One bad outing, and the people around here will think he's terrible. Just think about Cotts and McCarthy.

mmmmmbeeer

06-17-2006, 12:11 AM

Getting a guy like Riske at the trade deadline - not all that impressive.

But getting a guy like that in mid JUNE? That's impressive. Nice job by KW. I'm sure that's not his last move either. It wouldn't surprise me one bit to see us add one more reliever.

It's always seemed that all the bullpen acquisition/trade rumor threads, here and elsewhere, concentrated on acquiring a pitcher from a team that was out of the race. Of course, that's common sense and certainly what any learned baseball fan would expect...unless you're a white sox fan and you have kenny williams as a GM. I NEVER would have guessed he would target an historically effective pitcher on a contender's team and manage to scnhag him in exchange for, basically, peanuts. I mean, that's unheard of. Beautiful job by KW to identify an emotional weakness (lack of reliable lefty relievers, even though none are any better/worse than Lopez) in the competition and use it to benefit our squad.

I hope Riske showed us a sign of things to come this season. Make Boston regret making this deal.

Agree that Kenny's doing a great job, but you're leaving major players CYoung and Gio out of these two deals. One of the reasons Kenny's able to make so many trades is he gives fair value. These deals were good for the Phillies, D-backs, and Brewers as well as the Sox. Same with the Riske trade, that's a deal that will help both sides.

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RealMenWearBlack

06-17-2006, 03:13 AM

Getting a guy like Riske at the trade deadline - not all that impressive.

But getting a guy like that in mid JUNE? That's impressive. Nice job by KW. I'm sure that's not his last move either. It wouldn't surprise me one bit to see us add one more reliever.

I really hope we are able to pick up another reliever. I doubt we'll have another Bobby Jenks come up from the minors and it's possible that Riske will have fewer and fewer appearances as the season goes on, not unlike Hermanson last year. Hopefully we'll have some good news about Hermanson soon so we won't even have to worry about aquiring another reliever.

CubsfansareDRUNK

06-17-2006, 03:21 AM

I really hope we are able to pick up another reliever. I doubt we'll have another Bobby Jenks come up from the minors and it's possible that Riske will have fewer and fewer appearances as the season goes on, not unlike Hermanson last year. Hopefully we'll have some good news about Hermanson soon so we won't even have to worry about aquiring another reliever.
Agreed. I really do miss Dustin...

Someone said he was considering retiring...is this true?

balke

06-17-2006, 07:58 AM

If Hermanson can come back healthy in July or early August, and if Cliff comes back at all this season, we're going to be unstoppable down the stretch.

Beautox

06-17-2006, 09:16 AM

I really hope we are able to pick up another reliever. I doubt we'll have another Bobby Jenks come up from the minors and it's possible that Riske will have fewer and fewer appearances as the season goes on, not unlike Hermanson last year. Hopefully we'll have some good news about Hermanson soon so we won't even have to worry about aquiring another reliever.

Actually we do, his name is Eduardo Sierra (http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/app/milb/stats/stats.jsp?n=Edwardo%20Sierra&pos=P&sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=430682), we claimed him off of waivers from the Colorado Rockies. "Sierra throws hard, reaching the mid-90s with ease and topping out at 98 mph with his fastball. He also has an 81-86 mph slider and an 87-91 mph splitter, but he lacks consistency with those pitches as well as with his control." - Jim Callis from baseball america (http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/news/050728chacon.html)

you can also find a write up of him found here (http://www.futuresox.com/frontpage/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=279) from www.futuresox.com (http://www.futuresox.com)

Mickster

06-17-2006, 09:49 AM

Before we get too excited, let's remember: it's one appearance. A week from now, if he's giving up 3-4 runs in an appearance, everyone will be wanting his head on a platter...

Homefish??? :?: :?: :?:

Edit: Dan Mega, beat me to it!! :)

IronFisk

06-17-2006, 01:29 PM

Another brilliant move by the greatest GM in professional sports. Let's add it to the following list:

-Contreras for Loiaza
-Cotts for Foulke (I'll leave out Billy Koch - we don't need to mention him)
-Garcia for Olivo, Reed
-Jenks off waivers
-Thornton for Bobby Boucher Waterboy
-Riske for Lopez (a great free agent signing)
-Vazquez and Pods for El Duque, Vizcaino and El Caballo (2 deals combined)
-Cintron for Bajeranu or however you spell it
-Gload for a minor leaguer
-Gooch from Japan
-Ozuna free agent
-Thome for A Row
-Uribe for Aaron Miles
-Dye free agent
-Mackowiak for a guy we booed out of town

Who's better than Kenny - Nobody!

Wow - that Contreras deal is looking like the steal of the decade!

Hitmen77

06-17-2006, 04:15 PM

Another brilliant move by the greatest GM in professional sports. Let's add it to the following list:

-Contreras for Loiaza
-Cotts for Foulke (I'll leave out Billy Koch - we don't need to mention him)
-Garcia for Olivo, Reed
-Jenks off waivers
-Thornton for Bobby Boucher Waterboy
-Riske for Lopez (a great free agent signing)
-Vazquez and Pods for El Duque, Vizcaino and El Caballo (2 deals combined)
-Cintron for Bajeranu or however you spell it
-Gload for a minor leaguer
-Gooch from Japan
-Ozuna free agent
-Thome for A Row
-Uribe for Aaron Miles
-Dye free agent
-Mackowiak for a guy we booed out of town

Who's better than Kenny - Nobody!

Don't forget Chris Widger as a non-roster invitee. He's been awesome as a backup catcher.

ChiSoxFan7

06-18-2006, 01:00 AM

Don't forget Chris Widger as a non-roster invitee. He's been awesome as a backup catcher.

Like another manager is what everyone says about him. Great Veteran Leadership.

ViPeRx007

06-18-2006, 04:07 AM

Before we get too excited, let's remember: it's one appearance. A week from now, if he's giving up 3-4 runs in an appearance, everyone will be wanting his head on a platter...

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Mercy!

06-18-2006, 10:34 AM

20006 Riske=2005 Politte (??)

What I mean by the above is that he might be the answer to the void left by Cliff's troubles and subsequent absence. ... I'm too busy trying to figure out how old I'll be in 20,006.:tongue:

But yes, based on one appearance - Woo Hoo! Especially after perusing the Sons of Sam board for their opinions. You'd a thunk he had nothing left to contribute. Well, except for those who felt the Red Sox had been fleeced in the deal.